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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.25, 10,935.58 and 2,026.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.25, 10,935.58 and 2,026.63 is: 3,039.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.25 : 10,935.58 = 2,026.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.25/10,935.58 = 2,026.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.25x = 10,935.58 × 2,026.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.25x = 22,162,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,342.09/7,291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.58

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